The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss

Working for himself pretty much since seventh grade, Tanner Bell gives us the full story on how he went from freelancing and blogging to $3m in annual revenue.  Tanner Bell got his start with recurring revenue in the craft industry with the business, Makers Gonna Learn in 2017. Together with his wife, Courtney, they dreamed up Less Hustle More Profit, an all encompassing way to walk with other business owners on their way to success with recurring revenue. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Tanner reflects on working for himself since seventh grade and how that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset How Tanner built a successful business in the craft industry through a subscription model Tanner’s experience with tiered pricing and the impact of offering a lifetime curriculum with coaching His initial fears about launching and how taking action, despite uncertainties, led to success The role of audience building and how he balances paid traffic with organic methods Delegating tasks and having a supportive team to scale effectively A candid look at the financial aspects of running a $3 million business, including expense management and reinvestment strategies Mentioned in this podcast: https://lesshustlemoreprofit.com/  https://makersgonnalearn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itstannerbell/  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Jon Loomer shares his story of pivoting from traditional online marketing content strategies to a posting over 500 videos in a year.  Jon Loomer is a Facebook and Meta advertising expert with over a decade of experience. After being laid off twice, he built a successful business teaching entrepreneurs how to use Facebook ads effectively.  Known for his educational content and video marketing, Jon runs the Power Hitters Club, a membership community that helps business owners and marketers succeed with Facebook ads. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How Jon bounced back from layoffs to build a thriving online business Jon’s commitment to daily video content transformed his business The surprising truth behind what really makes Facebook ads work An inside look at Jon’s streamlined process for producing consistent content across platforms Why combining organic marketing with Facebook ads is the key to long-term success Mentioned in this podcast: www.johnloomer.com   www.powerhittersclub.com   www.johnloomer.com/cornerstone  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid  

In this episode, Liz Wilcox tells us how she turned a simple $9/month membership into a whopping $500k business. A self-taught email marketing expert and a high action taking entrepreneur, Liz started her journey with a unique book, an RV travel blog and has since built low cost membership that gets small businesses to actually email their list.  Hear how Liz has successfully leveraged her tenacity and uniqueness to grow multiple businesses to where she can support three households, have money left in the bank, and bring in 1000s of customers with minimal costs.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: What is means to be a “2 step chick” and run a business Her first paid product about poop! Selling before the product is ready The power of thinking at least 5 years ahead rather than worrying about “what can I get from this right now?”  Being selfish about your business but also selfless when creating for your potential clients Hitting 1,000 members in the first year and growing to 3,000 in the second The really simple offer that scaled her membership sales  The real-life challenges she faced, including going on Survivor and managing a business as a single mom supporting three households Mentioned in this podcast: https://lizwilcox.com/ https://lizwilcox.com/podcast/  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Today, Get Paid Marketing client Tracy Hoth takes over the podcast to interview our Copywriting and Messaging Coach, Sarah Lucille.   You’re getting an inside look at the origin of GPM, what it’s really like for my team to work with me, and how we combine my approach to ads and strategy with Sarah Lucille’s powerful take on copy and messaging.   Hear all about the evolution of GPM—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how messaging has become the backbone of client success. That includes Sarah Lucille’s approach to deep dive critiques designed to push clients to stop seeking the “right way” and instead tap into copy that actually moves people to action.   Plus, there’s a lot of gold in how we’ve streamlined the program with systems, all while staying flexible with launches and growth.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How GPM has become more precise and systematized What it’s really like to work with me inside the program  The art of asking really great questions to get to your most authentic messaging How messaging work teaches you to be an even stronger communicator and leader When done right, how automation enhances human interaction  Learning how to center your ideal client in your copy for higher conversions What’s in your GPM Messaging Blueprint  Really important deadlines regarding GPM!  Mentioned in this podcast: The deadline to enroll in Get Paid Marketing is right around the corner! If you're ready to scale your business with a proven evergreen funnel, get expert-level support with your copy and messaging, and start running ads that actually convert—now's the time to join us. The deadline to apply is October 11th: clairepells.com/getpaid  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Dielle Charon, a business coach and founder of Six Figure Freedom, discusses how the coaching industry demands measurable results from offers. She emphasizes the importance of quantifying outcomes, drawing on her social work background to highlight effective client support. Dielle also shares strategies for balancing client needs with innovative program designs and addresses the shift from simply selling to truly delivering results. With a focus on storytelling and client engagement, she inspires coaches to enhance their impact and focus on true client transformation.

I can’t believe Absolute FB Ads just turned 10! In this episode, I break down my most recent launch—how I navigated it while in my third trimester, what worked, what didn’t, and some lessons I’ve learned over the past decade of selling it. If you’re curious about how to sell your offers without overdelivering, or just want the real story behind a successful lower-effort launch, tune in.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How I reached surpassed my modest sales goal The impact of a new early enrollment bonus Why “overteaching” was hurting my sales—and how I fixed it The pros and cons of the webinar topic I chose and what I’d do differently The retargeting ads strategy that I tell all my clients to do Why changing up your bonuses can change everything My honest thoughts on promoting webinars with ads Mentioned in this podcast: clairepells.com/getpaid  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Today we’re featuring a podcast episode I did with Steph Crowder on her Courage & Clarity podcast.    We’re getting into some mindset challenges Steph faced around using Facebook ads, especially her fear of not being fully prepared to handle the success that ads could potentially bring.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: A client celebrates under $200 in ad spend leading to $15,000 in sales (full episode coming soon) Why us helping you set up your audiences is a pretty big deal  Why our clients are turning to Absolute FB Ads instead of agencies What if you’re just one amazing ad away from a huge result in your business? Mentioned in this podcast: Early enrollment Audience Creation bonus ends August 23rd: https://clairepells.com/launch  Steph’s Courage & Clarity Podcast: https://stephcrowder.com/podcast/  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Absolute FB Ads member, Janae Young, tells how she spent just under $200 on ads to generate $15,000 in revenue.   In today’s episode, find out how she followed the detailed walkthrough in Absolute FB Ads to set up her first successful ad campaign, all while watching TV.    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Early enrollment bonus ends August 23rd: https://clairepells.com/launch The simplicity of getting her first ad campaign started and making money The peace of mind that comes from knowing her business growth isn't directly tied to her time Reaching people she would have never found through organic methods alone    Starting with just $20 a day and maximizing her ROI Links Mentioned:   Join Absolute FB Ads: https://clairepells.com/launch  Janae’s website: https://janaetutoring.com/ Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

I’m sitting down with Dorothy Johnson again, who continues to do amazing things with her online offer, "Get Over Your Ex.” She took her coaching business from barely making it to consistently filling up spots in her program using Facebook ads.  Dorothy shares how she navigated some seriously tough personal challenges while still showing up for her business—and how she’s created an evergreen funnel that just keeps working. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: The exact Facebook ad strategy Dorothy used to book out her one-on-one coaching How she transitioned to an evergreen funnel that still brings in consistent sales The mindset shifts that helped her scale, even when things got hard Her unique "Heartbreak Hotel" offer and how it’s making waves with her clients Why tracking data (even when it feels tedious) is key to long-term success Mentioned in this podcast: Learn the same ad strategies Dorothy used: https://clairepells.com/afa-waitlist  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid

Today I’m sharing a powerful tip for converting new leads from simple list-building ads into clients. This is something I see almost nobody doing.  Whether you get customers immediately, down the road, or through referrals, this strategy works. I'll give you ideas for a mini offer tailored to your niche and then what to do from there. If you're stuck on daily client-getting tasks or in a client drought, this is the easiest funnel I’d tell you to try out first.  Mentioned in this podcast: Absolute FB Ads: https://clairepells.com/afa-waitlist  Now it’s time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it’s time to go get yourself paid